Stamper Residence

Nursing Home residents include the elderly and younger adults with physical or mental disabilities. Assistance may include the administration or supervision of medication, or personal care services provided by a trained staff person. Assisted living residences or assisted living facilities provide supervision or assistance with activities of daily living. Senior Housing - find independent and assisted living facilities, nursing homes, retirement communities, and other elderly care. Retirement homes are privately owned rental accommodations for seniors who are able to manage and pay for their own care. A retirement home differs from a nursing home primarily in the level of medical care given. Independent living is a general name for any housing arrangement designed exclusively for seniors. A nursing home is normally the highest level of care for older adults outside of a hospital. Assisted Living communities are regulated and licensed at the US state level. A nursing home may be a good choice if you need a higher level of care temporarily after a hospitalization, but it’s anticipated you will be able to return to home or another facility after a period of time. Each state licensing agency has its own definition of the term it uses to describe assisted living.